This highly acclaimed 'Relais & Chateaux' resort is located in Le Francois (about 35 minutes from the airport, and 25 minutes from Marin Marina on the Atlantic side) and came rated as being the most luxurious hotel in Martinique. Nestled in a tropical garden facing the coral reef barrier of the lagoon, it boasts 50 suites located in bungalows and decorated with colourful interiors made of natural materials. Some suites have their own pool and a gorgeous outdoor shower.
This kitesurfing school is ideally located on the beach of the Cap Est Lagoon resort - in a beautiful lagoon of Le Francois, on the windward coast - offering perfect conditions for kitesurfers of all levels. Fun Caraibes is run by the friendly and English speaking Lionel Sauvaget, who started his school in 1999 and was the first one in Martinique. They have all the latest equipment including brand new ‘bow kite’ - the new wing technology with better safety. They offer classes from first time beginners to advanced riders with 3 clients max per session.
Provisioning company, conveniently located within the marina and providing a first class service. They have over 1500 different items in stock, including beverages, spirits and wines as well as a choice of grocery items, dry or frozen food, dairy products, cleaning and toiletry products and more… Tel: +(596) 596 741682 Fax: +(596) 596 741683 VHF: Ch.72 [email protected] www.caribizz.fr
Yvon Icare is a highly experienced and renowned technician, who used to work on Superyachts in the French Riviera. He will service yachts wherever they are on the island, and is an agent for Caterpillar, MAN, IVECO, nanni diesel, ZF drive gear, aifo, and Desalator watermakers; and carries a good stock of spares for all these lines. He can also look after watermaker and electrical repairs, as required. His workshop is located within Artimer facilities in Marin (accessible by tender from the Marina) and last season saw us receiving excellent feedback for his competence and professionalism.
Chandlery: Located within the Marin marina building (next to the custom office) Caraibe Greement offer a very wide range of goods and Superyacht orientated items. They carry a complete stock of running rigging (incl. spectra) and deck hardware, plus mechanical and electrical spares, inverters, pumps, hatches, anchors, portlights, safety equipment, watermakers, air conditioning units, maintenance products, charts, courtesy flags and more. They are agents for Kohler, Oman, Fisher Panda, Selden, Glenstein, Liros and also for Goiot, Harken, Lewmar, Navtec, Z Spars, and Profurl.
This welding / fabrication business is run by Franck Ballossier; who had previously spent 20 years as a professional yacht Captain and Project Manager of new builds in France - so has a real understanding of the needs of the professionally crewed yacht market. He has now been running his custom welding / fabrication shop - here in the Carenantilles Boatyard - for the past 6 years; where, with his team of ten staff, they offer the full range of services including fabricating bimini frames, helm wheels; welding and pressurized pipes..
Douglas Rapier provides top quality provisioning, with direct air freight from France, several times a week, technical support, VIP greeting and ground handling, turnkey medical service with a group of emergency doctors, ABA transfers and banking services, the full range of concierge services… Indeed, Douglas really makes a point in putting Martinique ‘on the map’ as an attractive destination for the professionally crewed yachts. Douglas office is ideally located within the Marin Marina (next to Le Ship).
Hughes Marine is the highly recommended mech.engineering service that has made St. Barth become a technical stop of choice for some yachts, who are choosing to stop there specifically for his expertise! Besides his engineering expertise, Hughes also has great knowledge of all the electrical related problems. As he says, many problems come from electrical deficiency, and he deals with those issues on a regular basis (see ‘Mech.Engineering’ section for further info).
Melanie Smith is the go to person in St Barth! She has a wealth of experience in event planning and the Superyacht market. Along with her team, she can work with you to design and produce extraordinary magic and perfection... to suit any individual requirements. Her services are consistently highly recommended, whether it be a private party for two... or for hundreds, Melanie can put it together and really make it happen.
Martinique is the second largest island of the lesser Antilles, after Guadeloupe. Also known as l’ile aux Fleurs, French for its original Carib name “Madinina”, it was discovered in 1502 by Christopher Colombus and apart from short periods under the British Empire, has been French since its colonization. Reminiscences of its colorful and intense past are still visible throughout the island. Two very politically influential ladies, who made history back in their time, were born in Martinique, to prominent planters’ families.
VHF: Ch.16 Tel: (954) 828 7200 Fax: (954) 762 4912 [email protected] http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/departments/parks-recreation/marine-facili...
VHF: Ch 09 / 16 Tel: (954) 828 5423 / (800) FTL-DOCK Fax: (954) 468 1599 [email protected] http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/departments/parks-recreation/marine-facili...
Clippers Ship chandlery, located at the Artimer Zone in Marin, is the largest chandlery in Martinique, offering a a vast range of products for their yachting clientele as well as for maritime professionals. They offer a very large choice of marine plywood, tubing, aluminum and stainless steel sheets , stainless steel screws plus electronics, professional fishing equipment, trailers, inflatable dinghies, marine generators, ropes, winches and deck handware. The store is easily accessible by dinghy.
Tel: (305) 535 6098 Fax: (305) 604 2398 [email protected] http://palazzodelsol.com/fisher-island/amenities/marina
Tel: (305) 743 6575 / (888) 289 1841 Fax: (305) 743 5509 https://marathonmarinaandresort.com
Tel: (561) 838 5463 Fax: (561) 838 5499 [email protected] http://www.townofpalmbeach.com/index.aspx?NID=282
Well known major refit and service yard.
Tel: (561) 844 1800 / (888) 792 6842
Fax: (561) 844 8393
[email protected] www.rybovich.com
Located in one of the most beautiful and protected bays in the Caribbean, Marin Yacht Harbour is Martinique's largest marina complex with a total of 830 berths and 100 moorings.
Yachts up to 60m (180ft) long and 4.8m (15ft) draft can be accomodated with available power up to 220/400v. An experience and friendly team is at your service every day to berth your boat (Canal VHF 9). Le Marin harbour is a natural hurricane hole and a stop for Seven Stars/Yacht Transport.